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Face mask

Face mask may refer to:an item of protective equipment that primarily guards the airways: Respirator, including the N95 and FFP2, which are designed for the prevention of airborne pathogens like COVID-19, the flu, and tuberculosis Surgical mask Cloth face mask Dust mask Diving mask, for use underwater Facemask (orthodontics), used for correcting teeth misalignments Facial mask, used for cosmetic skin treatment Face mask, in sports A mask for the face, typically used in rituals, performance art and as a disguise mostly during the Halloween holiday. Face mask, a West African wooden mask at the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indiana, US

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